With the Lardies brewing up new naval rules, I’ve gone back on board with Aubrey and Maturin while I paint and found this excellent YouTube channel that illustrates the actions described for us landsmen. #spreadthelard. youtube.com/@nopitchhot?...

Well my interpretation of the 5th regiment of the Line for my Peninsula Sharp Practice is almost there. #spreadthelard

Down to the last few before we switch to their foes. #spreadthelard

Working on a logo for next year’s Smoked Lard.

My first attempt at British the 5th regiment of foot.

Never go to a Napoleonic battlefield. Sharp Practice here we come, bastards. #spreadthelard

More Talavera. Grand Armee here we come lol.

O’er the Hills and O’er the Plains…

So far so good, España

From Smoked Lard to a cockpit tour as we set off for Spain.

Ready for a #toofatlardies day at the National WWI Museum in Kansas City

Success. #spreadthelard

Smoked Lard is here. CoC2, M&B, Sharp Practice, WAT…Christmas in April. #spreadthelard.

Traditional bunny song for the kids. youtu.be/UHP49lJEkiM?...

Smokeard will be on the lower floor of Liberty Memorial in the R.A. Long Learning Center. #spreadthelard

The little man is busy making signs for Smoked Lard. #spreadthelard

Smoked Lard is in 2 weeks! #spreadthelard

Dog days after the holidays. Time to gear up.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Not a lot of hobby lately, all 3 of my kiddos are performing at the Kansas City Ballet production of the nut cracker. But a good read through of ATSE2 and looking forward to the next campaign and preparing for Smoked Lard. #spreadthelard

A lonely marker in a local park, dedicated to Major William Bland, 352nd Infantry Division, 89th Division, AEF, KIA during the St. Mihiel Offensive, September 12, 1918. I suspect no one much pays attention to him.

My kids found an elf. It’s way too early for this kids.

Play test for Smoked Lard. #spreadthelard

A little different hobby today.

Might need this shirt.

A break from trench digging for another game of CoC2. #spreadthelard.

Work towards Smoked Lard begins with cutting trenches. Need a beer. #spreadthelard

Latest batch of painting efforts for the East Front.

This date is official. April 11, 2026z #spreadthelard

I’m going to attend and host my first Lardy Games Day, “Smoked Lard” at the U.S. National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, April 18, 2026. FB page at www.facebook.com/share/g/16uQ... #spreadthelard

Life of the party.

We played “Somme Enchanted Evening” from the Play the Game supplement. It’s a cracking scenario. I really enjoy Through the Mud &the Blood and have learned much from it. #spreadthelard

Courcelette, this week’s #spreadthelard

Adding this to my standard spam text answers.

I haven’t been to the U.K. in 10 years, and miss getting Bitters. This was advertised at my local. I have no idea if it’s rubbish, but I also like the song and the band. I’m preparing to be underwhelmed…

Love the last bit of Historicon swag that arrived today. #spreadthelard

I can’t believe my twins are 12. I can still do it. And yes we are all #steelpickers

Crazy Ivan! #spreadthelard

Back to Kursk with my Junior General. #spreadthelard.

Day at the Fort.

Yep, going to make this my next Sharp Practice project. #spreadthelard

This cries out for a Sharp Practice game. #spreadthelard www.mackinacparks.com/blog/on-this...

Long drive to my in laws but always worthwhile.

“Dad can we work on my Rangers?” Captain’s chair is yours, buddy.

Joey got to have a learning session with LWTv Joshat the Galipoli table!

Joey won “Most Feared Tanker!” in the WAT game today, blasting 2 Panzers on his own. #spreadthelard

Vintage Tank Battle with the Junior General.

“Goodbye Ol’ Pal,” inspired by Bill Mauldin.

Holiday here, so some paint time. Jump off points and “Good Bye ol’ Pal, which will be a GI JoP.

Did you know Papa Ménage, the hero of the Gembloux gap, had a father at Verdun? Grand Pere Ménage fends off the Bosche. #spreadthelard